All the Classic Apogee Games - 3D Realms Anthology - Steam Release?

[Terminus]

Hey Guys

3D Realms has just released an "Anthology" Pack on it's site
Official Link - https://3drealms.com/catalog/3d-realms-anthology_50/

Would there be a planned release on Steam?

50% Off at release - $19.99 on the site

It includes full versions of pretty much all their games:
- Arctic Adventure
- Bio Menace
- Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold
- Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy
- Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons
- Math Rescue
- Monster Bash
- Mystic Towers
- Paganitzu
- Monuments of Mars
- Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
- Crystal Caves
- Death Rally
- Alien Carnage
- Hocus Pocus
- Major Stryker
- Blake Stone: Planet Strike
- Realms of Chaos
- Pharaoh's Tomb
- Word Rescue
- Secret Agent
- Raptor: Call of the Shadows
- Terminal Velocity
- Wacky Wheels
- Stargunner
- Shadow Warrior
- Wolfenstein 3D
- Rise of the Triad: Dark War
- Duke Nukem
- Duke Nukem 2
- Duke Nukem 3D
- Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project


Thanks

[JohannZA]

I came in here to post this. You've beaten me by a whole 12 hours though. :-)

I desperately want this new pack on Steam. So many great games that I'd love to play through again, or play for the first time (which would only be the case with a very few).

Terminus, have you written 3DRealms stating your desire to see this pack on Steam? I'll do that tonight. Hopefully public pressure can get the ball rolling.

[Terminus]

Originally posted by Johann:

I came in here to post this. You've beaten me by a whole 12 hours though. :-)

I desperately want this new pack on Steam. So many great games that I'd love to play through again, or play for the first time (which would only be the case with a very few).

Terminus, have you written 3DRealms stating your desire to see this pack on Steam? I'll do that tonight. Hopefully public pressure can get the ball rolling.

Hey Man:)

It would be really nice to have all those games on Steam and / or GOG; however, as of right now, it doesn't seem like it will be possible.

That is according to El Oshcuro, a developer on the Steam - Apogee forums: http://steamcommunity.com/app/217140/discussions/0/613939841539555751/#c613939841539744227

The response summarizes the issues "There won't be a release on Steam! Some of the games are already on here and many of them have different rights holders. Was going to make an announcement about this anyway".

We've all had different experiences of Apogee Games - There are 32 titles in the pack, and I've pretty much played all of the games to some extent - albeit, just the demos. Hoping to see the pack on Steam, but due to the certain legal issues, it might take at least a couple of years. I doubt I'll actually play the games though :) But it would be nice to have it as part of a collection.

Wishing you luck on the letter mate, Hoping 3D Realms finds a way to post the entire pack on Steam.

Thanks

[JohannZA]

Honestly, I'd be okay with them putting whatever they can on here. My number one request would be Mystic Towers followed by Hocus Pocus. It's mainly the first person shooters that are already on Steam (I believe); adding these lesser known gems would sure be a treat.

[Terminus]

Originally posted by Johann:

Honestly, I'd be okay with them putting whatever they can on here. My number one request would be Mystic Towers followed by Hocus Pocus. It's mainly the first persoon shooters that are already on Steam (I believe); adding these lesser known gems would sure be a treat.

Mystic Towers felt like a pretty Humorous turn-based RPG at the time, just played the demo though :)

[JohannZA]

Originally posted by Terminus:

Originally posted by Johann:

Honestly, I'd be okay with them putting whatever they can on here. My number one request would be Mystic Towers followed by Hocus Pocus. It's mainly the first persoon shooters that are already on Steam (I believe); adding these lesser known gems would sure be a treat.

Mystic Towers felt like a pretty Humorous turn-based RPG at the time, just played the demo though :)

I own the CD-ROM releases of Mystic Towers, Hocus Pocus and Terminal Velocity (and some of the first-person shooters). I wouldn't mind re-purchasing if they were bundled on Steam though.

[Kailen]

Well, dang, missed the sale price on it. Won't buy it at $40, since I own a lot of games on it already. And, as much as I would like it.. I doubt I'd play many of what's left. Still would be nice to have in my collection. If it came to Steam, chances are I'd snap it up. Shame it doesn't sound like it will.

[Amazing Karios]

I am glad that 3D Realms have released these games in a way which is DRM-Free which makes them more accessible to people: Considering that these games sold for 30 to 40 dollars back in the day, why would you not buy this for the price unless you already have them.

[Terminus]

:) Thanks Guys

http://store.steampowered.com/app/358310/

[JohannZA]

Originally posted by Terminus:

:) Thanks Guys

http://store.steampowered.com/app/358310/

Yes, can you believe it?

I was shocked when I saw this last night. Shocked and delighted. What a brilliant collection!

[Terminus]

Originally posted by Johann:

Originally posted by Terminus:

I was shocked when I saw this last night. Shocked and delighted. What a brilliant collection!

Did you ever get round to sending them that letter :)

[JohannZA]

Originally posted by Terminus:

Originally posted by Johann:

Did you ever get round to sending them that letter :)

I would have to check my e-mail history but I am fairly certain that I did. :-) I'm sure I'm not the only one though!